Afro-American Club
|
Afro-Am Club's mission is to provide cultural awareness, enhance knowledge of African-American history, and provide structured social and volunteer interaction among students. The Afro-Am Club is an organization that is intended for, but not limited to, African-American students. The club also sponsors the Stomp Team, coached by Racheal Haynes. Stomping defined as a series of claps and steps that are combined to make a rhythmic beat. The team performs at various events during the school year. Afro-Am is a community service club. The faculty sponsor is Mr. Brice Mbolong.
|
All-School Play/Theater Production
|
The mission of Theatre is to encourage students to develop an appreciation for the fine arts, to discover individual talents, whether they are technical, design, or performance skill, and to understand how those skills can be used in an everyday setting. The All-School Play seeks to involve any current student who wishes to take part in theatre arts, even if they don't have time for theatre class during the regular school day. The All-School Play rehearses after school. Ms. Ami Nichols Hensley is the faculty sponsor.
|
Anime Club
|
The Animé Club offers a time and place where fans can get together and discuss Manga and Animation associated with the genre. Meetings are held each Tuesday and Thursday in the Assembly Center at 3:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to discuss books, animation, games, and a sharing with friends who are Animé enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome to come and build friendships and/or to meet and make new friends. Faculty sponsor is Ms. Madison.
|
BPA Business Professionals of America
|
This club is for students enrolled in any business course. The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills. Faculty sponsors are Mr. Troy Buller and Ms. Patricia Jolly.
|
CrimeStoppers
|
Po-Hi Crimes stoppers allows students to give information to help solve crimes while remaining anonymous. The Crime Stoppers program allows anyone to send tips by text or through email. It is simple, just text "PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637)". The Po Hi Crime Stoppers Board made up of a school administration representative, the School Resource Officer, along with student members meet once a month before school. There are four student board positions filled each year and all students are welcome to join. Patrolman Eric Welch is the School Resource Officer.
|
DECA
|
This organization is for students enrolled in any marketing education course. Members develop leadership skills, vocational understanding, civic consciousness, and social intelligence through activities and competition. The mission of DECA is to enhance the co-curricular education of students with interest in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. DECA helps students develop skills and competence for marketing careers, build self-esteem, experience leadership and practice community service. Faculty sponsor is Ms. Heather Monks.
|
Epic Dreamers' Club
|
The purpose of the Epic Dreamers' Club is to help and educate people who want to use their Fine Art skills for later on in life. This club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month in room 303. All that is necessary to be a member of the club is a genuine interest in Fine Arts skills, Anime
Drawing, Cartooning, Painting, Animation, Computer Music Making, and similar skills and interests. The faculty sponsor is Ms. Paige Marsh.
|
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
|
The mission of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Science education. All students enrolled in a Family and Consumer Science class or the FCCLA Leadership MUST, are automatically FCCLA members. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for work, home and community. They learn cooperation, take responsibility, develop leadership, and give service. The faculty sponsor is Ms. Angela Buller.
|
The F.O.R. Club (Friends of Rachel)
|
The F.O.R. Clubis for high school students who want to make a difference at the high school within the student body and the school environment. This group is student led. The large group meetings determine the student body's needs and ideas. Currently, there are five smaller sub-groups creating a place for everyone to shine and fit in: cards, poster and showcase, bookmarks and notes, media, and the people greeters. The meetings are held in the Assembly Center before school every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Faculty sponsors are Ms. Catherine Thompson.
|
Foreign Language Club
|
The Foreign Language Club is a group that promotes the understanding of foreign cultures. The club tries to include all of the foreign exchange students that are currently attending Po-Hi, so that other students can learn more about their countries and cultures. Activities primarily center on cultural events. Faculty sponsor is Ms. Julie Lawrence.
|
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
|
FFA is a club that allows students to learn about modern techniques in agriculture. The FFA students study everything from growing wheat to raising sheep. The Ponca City FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through Agricultural Education. Faculty sponsor is Mr. Kevin Frazier.
|
Key Club
|
This student service club offers teens an opportunity to develop leadership skills through community involvement, working with both children and adults toward a common goal, and experiencing the rewards and fulfillment that come when one helps make a difference. Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. This club is sponsored by Kiwanis International. Faculty sponsor is TBA.
|
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans* (LGBT), Straight Alliance |
LGBTSA is a club whose goal is to unify all communities and knock down LGBT targeted bullying. We focus on LGBT rights and equality, raising awareness on issues related to LGBT people, and making LGBT youth feel safe and supported at school. The faculty sponsor is Ms. Holly Ladner.
|
National Honor Society (NHS)
|
The mission of National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. To be a member of the NHS, a student is nominated by the school based on their academic standing following the first semester of their junior year. The eligible student must then complete the selection process and have the approval of the NHS Faculty Council to become a member. Faculty sponsor is Mr. Michael Grimes.
|
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
|
National Technical Honor Society honors student achievement and leadership, promotes educational excellence and enhances career opportunities for technical students. NTHS provides recognition of the top achieving students in the Career Tech Classroom. This organization is for junior and senior students who are currently enrolled in a Career Tech class. Scholarship and local, state and national recognitions are available through this club. Ms. Heather Monks is the faculty sponsor.
|
Robotics
|
Robotics exists to inspire engineering in youth interested in academic excellence through a safe learning and working environment. The support of the community will be attained by developing successful students celebrating through Robotics Competitions while practicing good stewardship of our entrusted resources. The Robotics Teams provides a unique opportunity for students to learn firsthand the science and technology of making a multi-functional robot for competitions. The club offers technical and non-technical opportunities, such as mechanical and electrical design as well as web design and public relations. Students can earn a Robotics letter after two full years of participation, meeting letter requirements. The faculty sponsor is Mr. Derek Taylor.
|
Student Council
|
The students of Ponca City Senior High School have formed the Student Council in order to promote student/faculty relations; to institute and coordinate school-wide student activities; to improve school pride, morale, and spirit; to set a high standard of citizenship; and to establish an atmosphere of working school spirit and a democratic form of student government which will further the best interests of themselves and their school. Officers are elected by the entire student body; representatives are elected by each class. Elections for class representatives and officers are held in the spring for the following year. The at-large members are chosen by the council in August of the current year of service. Ms. Betsy Easley and Ms. Molly Carter are the faculty sponsors.
|
Symphony Orchestra
|
This organization is comprised of string musicians in grades 9-12 that are enrolled in orchestra during the school day. The woodwind, brass, and percussion members are selected through audition and must be enrolled in band. The mission of the Symphony Orchestra is to give string, woodwind, brass, and percussion student musicians the opportunity to have a full symphony orchestra experience not available during the regular school day. The highest level of musicianship is expected from each person in order to achieve the level of performance, as well as the quality of music, expected from our high school students. Ms. Paula Cochran is the faculty sponsor and director.
|
2M2L
(Too Much Too Lose)
|
This group meets to discuss the benefits of making good decisions. This organization helps students understand the consequences of their own decisions and decisions of others. The mission of 2M2L is to raise awareness about the problem of underage drinking and offer students an opportunity to positively influence their peers. Mr. Zac Murray and Officer Eric Welch are the faculty sponsors.
|
Youth Traffic Court
|
Established in 1953 by the city council, Youth Traffic Court promotes safe driving among Ponca City's high school students. The court presides much like the Municipal Court. Any students at Ponca City Senior High who are under 18 can take their citations to Youth Traffic Court. Students file for offices in the spring. Then the Student Council votes for the Youth Traffic Court officers for the following year. The faculty sponsor is Ms. Betsy Easley in connection with the Ponca City Police Department. Corporal Eric Welch is the local police department sponsor.
|